“The story of the human race is characterized by efforts to get along much more than by violent disputes, although it’s the latter that make the history books. Violence is actually exceptional. The human race has survived because of cooperation, not aggression.” — Gerard Vanderhaar They say that if you don’t know your history, you’re bound to …
11 Historic Peace Organizations Still Active Today Read More »
“It is the curse of minorities in this power-worshipping world that either from fear or from an uncertain policy of expedience they distrust their own standards and hesitate to give voice to their deeper convictions, submitting supinely to estimates and characterizations of themselves as handed down by a not unprejudiced dominant majority.” — Anna Julia Cooper (A …
3 Unsung Racial Justice Heroes and the Lessons we can Learn from Them Read More »
“Heroes are not giant statues framed against a red sky. They are people who say: this is my community, and it is my responsibility to make it better.” — Studs Terkel This is the first in a series of posts celebrating heroes for peace and justice. In our collective consciousness, there is low awareness about inspiring …
